Before Parliament

Local Government and Other Legislation Amendment (Councillor Conduct) Bill 2025

Government · The Hon. Tara Moriarty · Legislative Council

Introduced
October 14th, 2025
2nd Reading
expected
Passed
expected
Assented
expected

Government bill amends Local Government Act on councillor conduct; still in Parliament.

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This is a NSW Government bill, introduced by the Hon. Tara Moriarty, that amends the Local Government Act 1993 and other legislation in relation to councillor conduct. It is currently at the Second Reading Speech stage, so it may still be amended or may not proceed. The bill's title indicates it deals with matters relating to how councillors conduct themselves, without the available detail specifying the substantive changes.

For planners: This bill concerns councillor conduct rather than development assessment or certification processes directly, so day-to-day assessment practice is unlikely to be affected. Planning directors may wish to watch how any changes could affect council governance and elected members' involvement in council decision-making. As it is still before Parliament, wait for the final form before assuming any effect.

Passage through Parliament

Legislative Council

Notice of MotionOctober 14th, 2025
IntroducedOctober 14th, 2025
First ReadingOctober 14th, 2025
2R SpeechOctober 14th, 2025

Source: NSW Parliament bill page. Bill status and dates are reproduced from the Parliament of New South Wales website.